where is the wise ol man with no hair? Facts are nothing without experience! You guys all rock these topics and I appreciate every topic being delivered from multiple interest or different perspectives
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Diamondback has always been some what Wal-Mart’esc. The lower end Chinese stuff does tend to capitalize on old designs or stuff where the patent has expired. Not paying $3k for a six hundred dollar bike. Look at what Bikes Direct sells for $3k. Never seen one on the trail and I’m sure I never will.

31.5lbs? That’s the same weight as my aluminum Release 3. I love the review though. Shows both sides of the aisle. That being said, I have yet to find a bike I, personally, prefer over my Release 3. I have tested a carbon Bronson too, but only for a couple of hours.

You know how many $6K+ bikes I see out on my local (very busy) trail system? Just about zero. This is a bike people might actually buy. A lot of the stuff you’re reviewing here is out of reach for most anyone.

Started on a 2017 Marin hardtail this summer and got really into mtb. Been drooling over the Release for months now. Pretty certain my next bike will be an aluminum DB Release, omg it’s just so beautiful and the value is amazing. I tell my riding buddy, if I ever win the lottery (never played lol) I’m picking us up carbon Releases lmao.